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Spain: Atlantic Front Brings Heavy Rainfall and Drop in Temperatures, Some Areas See Snow

While the severe weather alerts in the Mediterranean have eased, heavy rain persists on Wednesday, December 17, in the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, and coastal Catalonia. A new Atlantic front is set to approach Spain, bringing a significant drop in temperatures and a fresh round of widespread rainfall. This shift will also lower the snow level to approximately 1,000 meters, signaling a transition to colder, more wintry conditions for much of the country.

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Sapukonglagabo Mountain - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 19, 2025 shows the end of a glacier tongue on Sapukonglagabo Mountain in Biru County, Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The Sapukonglagabo Mountain, with a main peak soaring to nearly 7,000 meters above sea level, is favored by tourists for its magnificent snow-capped scenery, spectacular glaciers, and abundant wildlife. Photo by Jigme Dorje /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sapukonglagabo Mountain - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 19, 2025 shows the end of a glacier tongue on Sapukonglagabo Mountain in Biru County, Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The Sapukonglagabo Mountain, with a main peak soaring to nearly 7,000 meters above sea level, is favored by tourists for its magnificent snow-capped scenery, spectacular glaciers, and abundant wildlife. Photo by Jigme Dorje /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sapukonglagabo Mountain - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 19, 2025 shows a view of the Sapukonglagabo Mountain in Biru County, Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The Sapukonglagabo Mountain, with a main peak soaring to nearly 7,000 meters above sea level, is favored by tourists for its magnificent snow-capped scenery, spectacular glaciers, and abundant wildlife. Photo by Jigme Dorje /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sapukonglagabo Mountain - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 19, 2025 shows a view of the Sapukonglagabo Mountain in Biru County, Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The Sapukonglagabo Mountain, with a main peak soaring to nearly 7,000 meters above sea level, is favored by tourists for its magnificent snow-capped scenery, spectacular glaciers, and abundant wildlife. Photo by Jigme Dorje /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sapukonglagabo Mountain - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 19, 2025 shows a lake at the foot of the Sapukonglagabo Mountain in Biru County, Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The Sapukonglagabo Mountain, with a main peak soaring to nearly 7,000 meters above sea level, is favored by tourists for its magnificent snow-capped scenery, spectacular glaciers, and abundant wildlife. Photo by Jigme Dorje /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sapukonglagabo Mountain - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 19, 2025 shows a view of the Sapukonglagabo Mountain in Biru County, Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The Sapukonglagabo Mountain, with a main peak soaring to nearly 7,000 meters above sea level, is favored by tourists for its magnificent snow-capped scenery, spectacular glaciers, and abundant wildlife. Photo by Jigme Dorje /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Spring Brings Extreme Pollen Levels Across the South

The arrival of spring brings high to extreme pollen levels across the southern U.S. This video, taken in Concord, North Carolina, shows a huge amount of pollen accumulation like snow on the street.

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists walk past a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 13, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists walk past a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 13, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists walk past a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 13, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists walk past a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 13, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists take photos near a snow sculpture at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists walk past a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 13, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists take photos at a snow sculpture near the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A snow sculpture is pictured at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 11, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Song/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists take photos near a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 13, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Jianfei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

An aerial drone photo taken on January 6, 2025 shows snow sculptures at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Jianfei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists walk past a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 13, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A tourist poses for photos by a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 13, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Jianfei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists take photos near a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 13, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Jianfei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A tourist stands in front of a snow sculpture in Songbei District of Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 10, 2025. Harbin is currently in the midst of its peak ice and snow tourism season. Various high-level snow sculpture competitions are being held, and snow sculptures located across numerous attractions in the city create a unique winter landscape, allowing visitors to experience the charm of ice and snow art. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Jianfei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wintry conditions in Estonia

13.01.2025, Tartu. Last week Estonia was hit by heavy snowfall and blizzards. The heavy snow broke several trees and caused power outages. The new week has brought a thaw, sleet and rain at times. The water level of Emajõgi river has risen and caused flood on the pedestrian paths. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Wintry conditions in Estonia

13.01.2025, Tartu. Last week Estonia was hit by heavy snowfall and blizzards. The heavy snow broke several trees and caused power outages. The new week has brought a thaw, sleet and rain at times. The water level of Emajõgi river has risen and caused flood on the pedestrian paths. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Wintry conditions in Estonia

13.01.2025, Tartu. Last week Estonia was hit by heavy snowfall and blizzards. The heavy snow broke several trees and caused power outages. The new week has brought a thaw, sleet and rain at times. The water level of Emajõgi river has risen and caused flood on the pedestrian paths. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Wintry conditions in Estonia

13.01.2025, Tartu. Last week Estonia was hit by heavy snowfall and blizzards. The heavy snow broke several trees and caused power outages. The new week has brought a thaw, sleet and rain at times. The water level of Emajõgi river has risen and caused flood on the pedestrian paths. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

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Austria: Unusual Heavy Snowfall Hits Parts Of Country In September

Heavy snowfall hit part of Austria on Friday, September 13. Although it wasn’t rare to see snow in September, especially at altitude, the level of it was unexpected and unusual. According to reports, the weather situation could be worsen for the next few days.

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-CHINA-ARCTIC EXPEDITION

(240627) -- NY-ALESUND, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 22, 2024 shows snow-covered mountains near the Austre Lovenbreen glacier in Svalbard, Norway. Based in China's Arctic Yellow River Station, Chinese scientists research on two glaciers in Ny-Alesund of Norway's Arctic Svalbard archipelago to reveal the rate of glacier retreat around the Yellow River Station and its response to global warming, providing an important basis for predicting sea level rise and the impact of climate patterns in the future. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Dingzhe)

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NORWAY-SVALBARD-CHINA-ARCTIC EXPEDITION

(240627) -- NY-ALESUND, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 22, 2024 shows snow-covered mountains near the Austre Lovenbreen glacier in Svalbard, Norway. Based in China's Arctic Yellow River Station, Chinese scientists research on two glaciers in Ny-Alesund of Norway's Arctic Svalbard archipelago to reveal the rate of glacier retreat around the Yellow River Station and its response to global warming, providing an important basis for predicting sea level rise and the impact of climate patterns in the future. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-CHANGTANG NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-RANGERS (CN)

(240514) -- NAGQU, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rangers pose for a group photo on a pile of snow and ice at the Changtang National Nature Reserve in Nyima County of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 7, 2024. Nyima County launched a two-week intensified patrol of the core areas of the Changtang National Nature Reserve, starting from May 7. Located in the northern part of Xizang, the nature reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

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(InXizang) CHINA-XIZANG-CHANGTANG NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE-WILDLIFE (CN)

(240513) -- NAGQU, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 7, 2024 shows a snow leopard at the Changtang National Nature Reserve in Nyima County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Dubbed the "paradise of wild animals," Changtang National Nature Reserve is home to over 30 kinds of wild animals listed on China's national-level protection catalogue, including Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

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China reaps fruits far beyond ice-snow sports at National Winter Games

STORY: China reaps fruits far beyond ice-snow sports at National Winter Games SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: HULUN BUIR, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of ice-snow sports 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU DAJING, China's short track skater and Winter Olympic champion 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SU YIMING, China's snowboarder and Winter Olympic champion 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG XIN, Official of China's General Administration of Sport STORYLINE: The 14th National Winter Games of China came to an end on Tuesday. It not only provides a platform for athletes nationwide to compete at a high level, but also injects impetus into China's ice-snow economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU DAJING, China's short track skater and Winter Olympic champion "Our passion for the Winter Games remains the same. We look forward to showing our best in future events and fostering more young talents through the Games." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SU YIMING, China's snowboarder

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240206) -- BEIJING, Feb. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 5, 2024 shows staff members removing ice on a road in Taojiang County of Yiyang, central China's Hunan Province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LOW TEMPERATURE-RESPONSE (CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Feb. 5, 2024 shows staff members spreading salt to melt ice on a road in Taojiang County of Yiyang, central China's Hunan Province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LOW TEMPERATURE-RESPONSE (CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Volunteers use carts to deliver vegetables to community residents in Taoyuan County of Changde, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 5, 2024. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Photo by Huang Qun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LOW TEMPERATURE-RESPONSE (CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 5, 2024 shows staff members removing ice on a road in Taojiang County of Yiyang, central China's Hunan Province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LOW TEMPERATURE-RESPONSE (CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members remove ice and fallen branches from a road in Tandu Township of Linxiang, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 5, 2024. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LOW TEMPERATURE-RESPONSE (CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 5, 2024 shows a staff member removing ice and fallen branches from a road in Tandu Township of Linxiang, central China's Hunan Province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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CHINA-HUNAN-LOW TEMPERATURE-RESPONSE (CN)

(240205) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on Feb. 5, 2024 shows a staff member removing ice from the cable in Tandu Township of Linxiang, central China's Hunan Province. The Ministry of Emergency Management has upgraded the emergency response for disasters induced by low temperatures, rain, snow and freezing conditions in central China's Hunan Province from level-IV to level-III on Sunday. (Xinhua/Chen Zhenhai)

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